Middlesbrough vs Sunderland Prediction: Middlesbrough to get all the three points

Middlesbrough is set to host Sunderland at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday. The black cats have won just two of their last 25 league games (D8 L15) against Middlesbrough. Would Sunderland be able to beat Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough’s Form

Middlesbrough lost their last away league game against Watford (2-1). This is their 3rd loss so far this season in the 4 outings. Middlesbrough didn't win a single away game yet (L3 D1) this season.

The only game they won against Swansea (2-1) this season was at home. Their home form is better than the away as they are unbeaten (W1 D2) at home so far. With 6 points in 7 games, Middlesbrough is in the 20th position.

They have netted 10 goals this season so far and conceded 12 in return. With 2 goals and 2 assists in 7 games, Matt Crooks is the top scorer of Middlesbrough. Playing at home could do wonders for Middlesbrough as they are unbeaten there.

Middlesbrough’s possible lineup

Roberts; McNair, Lanihan, Clarke; Jones, Crooks, Howson, Mowatt, Giles; McGree; Muniz. 

Sunderland’s Form

Sunderland beat Rotherham in their last league match (3-0) and registered their first win at home this season. Before that, they played two draws at home against QPR (2-2) and Coventry (1-1). The black cats only lost one game at home so far this season against Norwich (0-1).

They defeated Stoke City (1-0) and Bristol City (3-2) in their two away games. Only one away game they lost against Blades by (1-2) this season. Their away form is far better than home as they won 2 out of 3 away league games so far this season.

With 11 points in 7 games, Sunderland is in 8th position. They have netted 11 goals so far and conceded 8 in return. Ross Stewart with 5 goals and 3 assists in 7 games is the top scorer of the team. With this kind of form black cats could win the upcoming match against Middlesbrough.

Sunderland’s possible lineup

Patterson; O’Nien, Batth, Cirkin; Gooch, Neil, Evans, Clarke; Pritchard; Stewart, Simms. 

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland expert tips

Middlesbrough at home is unbeaten this season. They scored 5 goals against their visitors and conceded 4 in return. While Sunderland scored 5 goals against their hosts and conceded the same in return. The black cats lost their last away league game against Middlesbrough by (0-1) in 2017. Due to the recent form in this competition we are backing Middlesbrough to win the game. We also expect it to be a tight affair with under 2.5 goals in the game.